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Meet Raya! Raya the reef shark zipped through the warm sea, her silver fins shining. She loved to play in the coral and race with her fishy friends! Did you know? Reef sharks like Raya live in warm, shallow water. They need coral reefs to hide, hunt, and sleep!.
Raya's Dream Tank Story: "One day, I want a giant glass home with coral and lots of swimming rooms!" Raya said, twirling like a sea ballerina. Did you know? Raya's aquarium would need salty water, warm temperatures, and lots of space. These are non-living things (called abiotic factors) that help her stay healthy..
Ocean Friends Raya passed a crab in a shell and a shiny fish swimming by. "Hi, neighbors!" she smiled. Did you know? Fish, crabs, and coral are all living things (called biotic factors) that reef sharks need for food, shelter, and company..
Shark Spa Day Tiny cleaner fish swam up and picked off itchy bugs from Raya's skin."Ahhh," Raya sighed, "l love spa time! (l Did you know? This is called symbiosis—a friendship where both animals help each other! The little fish get food, and Raya gets cleaned..
Time to Eat! Raya chased a shiny fish and gave it a quick chomp. "Mmm, that hit the spot!" she said. Did you know? Raya eats small fish, shrimp, and crabs. She's a meat-eating animal (called a secondary consumer) in the food chain..
Something's Wrong "Oh no!" Raya saw floating plastic and cloudy water near her reef. "My home is getting messy!" Did you know? Pollution—like trash and oil—hurts sharks and coral reefs. It's the biggest danger to Raya's ocean home..
A Shark on a Farm? "It's too small for me," she said. I love wild sea! Did you know? Sharks don't do well in fish farms. They grow slowly, eat a lot, and need room to swim freely..
A Safe Place Raya found a quiet, clean reef with clear water and colorful coral. "This is a perfect place for sharks like me!" Did you know? Saadiyat Island in the UAE is a great spot for a sanctuary—a protected area where reef sharks and sea life are safe..
Ocean Promise "I'll protect my reef," Raya said. And maybe kids like you will help too!" Did you know? C You can help sharks by: Using less plastic Keeping beaches clean Learning about ocean animals.
Shark Facts! Story: Raya waved goodbye with her fin. "Thanks for swimming with me!" she said. Let's protect the sea together!" Did you know? Reef sharks can live up to 25 years! They eat small animals They are important to keep the ocean healthy.